Chris Brogan asks a very thought provoking question and then proceeds to give reasons why one should create personal media. Below are just some of the main headings. Of course, to learn more you should read his post.
- Tell a Story
- Because It Gets Consumed
- Personal Media Conveys Your Message
- You Can Reach the Deep Niches
- It Answers A Basic Human Need
- Create: It Makes a Difference
I’d like to add a thought that just started creeping into my mind. In my experience with blogging, learning video, and doing a little bit of podcasting, it seems that I find myself thinking of things to do that would be interesting to write about or record. In other words, once you start to get the hang of creating personal media, you tend to want to live more so that you have more interesting stories to tell. If you don’t think you have anything interesting in your personal story to tell, then perhaps you should go out and do something interesting. Once you’ve done that, share it. Get out there and live so that you have a story to tell. Some of us would be glad to hear your story.
If you want to take baby steps, you can start by writing a little bit about yourself in the comments below. Tell me about yourself.
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“Once you start to get the hang of creating personal media, you tend to want to live more so that you have more interesting stories to tell.”
Shaine, this is an excellent point. It’s true that you start thinking with your reader/viewer/listener in mind — and even as you’re experiencing an event (or whatever) you’re mentally shaping it for eventual publication.
I haven’t had much chance to update my humor blog (Blogabillies), but for a while every time something funny would happen, a family member would say, “You’re going to blog this, aren’t you?”
It truly is about telling stories and relating to people. The beauty of social media is that we not only get to tell the stories, we get to have a conversation with [insert symbol for the people formerly known as the audience]. Gotta love it.
I think if my clients would ask me to do a podcast about myself, I’d be stumped. I’m a home based worker who rarely goes out or do activities other than anything that’d require me to be online.
So, yeah, I’m heeding your advice. I gotta get out more.
Thanks for your comments @conniereece and @alfa.
Connie, we keep up with your story more or less on Twitter. Perhaps Blogabillies can consolidate your Twitter story.
Alfa, you probably don’t have to go too far. I find that a trip to the grocery store or to the park tends to give me sufficient inspiration to write about some things without having to seek some great adventure.
In any case, I look forward to reading both your stories.
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